I think I ran into you and another bloke on mountain bikes earlier this year out near Belingan. There were three of us, a Dakar 650, XR650R and me on the Dominator. I trailered my bike up from Vic and we rode in from Forster. Fantastic riding and countryside except it rained the whole time. I;m just getting my head around doing the Mungo/Tophut ride, I need to spend a few more $$$ on the bike, oh well I'll just have to flog the credit card again.

Cheers
Dave"

mate that was Justin aka ADV - Vallarian..he does more kms on MTB's than his DR.

__________________Proud possessor of the metric shifter and lefthanded screwdriver:)

from TL125 to '08 DL 650 WeeStrom in 30 years.

Ulysses # 51624FarRider #300

Circumnavigated the island of Rarotonga ,Cook Islands, all 32kms of it on a Nifty50. Does that qualify as an Adventure.

I've done a bit of research into this and have decided to go for the Pro Taper ATV High bars. V Strom riders are using them and seem happy. I read somewhere that when fitted they will be about an inch higher and an inch closer to the rider which is exactly what I want.

BTW. Just added my 4th farkle, a fork brace. I missed the Toll delivery bloke who would have had the 5th and 6th farkles, SW Motech Pannier Frames and Radiator Guard, bugger. I'll grab them tomorrow and disappers into the garage with a few beers.

Done a net search but can't find any Aus online suppliers of Givi crash bars for 650 Vee Strom. Can you only get them through bike shops? If so does anybody know how much they are? Any info appreciated, thanks.